Archive: 17/04/2018
Over five million children get polio vaccines in Niger: UN
More than five million children were vaccinated against polio in Niger last month, the UN said Tuesday, adding that the number was higher than the target.
Apr 17, 2018
Preventing fractures and falls: Shedding light on the USPSTF's new recommendations
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has released new recommendation statements on preventing fractures and falls in older adults, casting doubt on vitamin D and calcium supplements but advocating for exercise ...
Apr 17, 2018
Though most prolapse surgeries regress over time, symptoms remain improved
An estimated one in three women in the U.S. has a pelvic floor disorder, a condition that often develops after bearing children and getting older. These disorders can lead to incontinence, painful intercourse and even the ...
Apr 17, 2018
Under-fives should be priority for snail fever
Infants in some of the world's poorest regions are vulnerable to a common worm parasite infection and their treatment should become a priority, according to a study.
Apr 17, 2018